Crime

Appeal after motocross bike stolen near Holbeach

Police are appealing for information after a motocross bike was stolen near Holbeach. Thieves forced a lock and cut through a chain to break into a garage at a property on Roman Bank, Saracens Head. The break-in happened some time between 5pm on Wednesday, November 26, and 1pm on Saturday (November 29). A lawnmower was taken, together with a KTM 450cc black and orange motocross ...

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Crime and anti-social behaviour crackdown by Spalding Police in run-up to Christmas

Police in Spalding are increasing patrols as they launch a crime and anti-social behaviour deterrent operation in the run-up to Christmas. Operation Washer, which begins on Monday and ends on Christmas Eve, will focus on street drinking, cycle offences, theft from shops and youth-related anti-social behaviour. Community Policing Inspector Jim Tyner said: “The main aim of Operation Washer is to ...

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Police urge for vigilance and help after spate of burglaries in Spalding and Sutton St James

Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of burglaries in Spalding. Over the weekend a burglary occurred in Clay Lake, Spalding. A hi-fi system and a table lamp were stolen. (Incident 207, November 24). In the early hours of Monday morning a burglary occurred in Alexandra Road, Spalding. Cash and a phone were stolen. (Incident 138, November 23). On Monday evening (November ...

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Prison for Spalding bike thief

A Spalding man has been sent to prison for 59 days for the theft of a bike. James Caraccio (43), of Balmoral Avenue,  pleaded guilty at Boston Magistrates’ Court to theft of a pedal cycle from Holland Market, Spalding on July 1.

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New powers help victim of abuse to decide on future

Police have used new powers to give a victim of domestic abuse the chance to plan a safer future. Spalding officers this week applied to Lincoln Magistrates’ Court for a new domestic violence protection order against a man from the town. The man had been arrested on November 3 on suspicion of a domestic abuse assault. He was later released ...

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Three youths appear in court over Warren Free murder

Two girls aged 15 and a 17-year-old boy have appeared at Lincoln Crown Court charged with the murder of Spalding man Warren Free. Mr Free was rushed to hospital from his home in Coronation Close, Spalding, on Thursday, August 28, with a serious head injury. He was airlifted to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, but died in the early hours of Friday, August ...

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Appeal after Holbeach burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Holbeach. The burglary took place at a bungalow in Battlefields Lane South between 3pm on Thursday and 11am on Friday.  At this time it is thought that nothing was stolen. Any witness are requested to contact Spalding CID on 101, quoting incident 180 of November 7.  Information can also be given anonymously via ...

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Prison for disqualified driver from Whaplode

A Whaplode man has been sent to prison for 20 weeks after admitting driving while disqualified. Samuel Tooke (24), of High Road, Whaplode, appeared at Boston Magistrates Court today and pleaded guilty to the offence, which happened on July 21. As well as the prison sentence he was banned from driving for a further two years.

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Appeal after high-value burglary in Crowland

Police are appealing for witnesses following a high-value burglary in Crowland over the weekend. The burglary took place in Harvester Way, Crowland, between 1.30pm and 4.30pm on Saturday, November 8. An Apple Mac computer, jewellery, a Playstation and Kindle Fire were among the items stolen. Community Policing Inspector Jim Tyner said: ‘This burglary took place in daylight hours on a Saturday ...

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New order used to prevent town centre disorder

A Spalding-wide dispersal order aimed at preventing anti-social behaviour during what police feared could be a busy weekend was not needed. The order was put in place by Spalding policing inspector Jim Tyner, who was concerned that Halloween, a large fireworks event and the fact it was “payday” weekend could combine to make the town centre a hotspot for disorder. ...

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Car stolen after Spalding house burglary

Police are warning residents to lock up after two burglaries in Spalding overnight. During the early hours of Tuesday (November 4) two burglaries took place in London Road, Spalding. Community Policing Inspector Jim Tyner said: “On both occasions the offender has simply walked in through an insecure door. It appears the intention has been to steal car keys in order ...

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Police respond to reports of Sutton Bridge rave with dispersal notice

Police have put dispersal notices in place for parts of Spalding and Sutton Bridge from tonight (Friday) until Sunday night. The one in Sutton Bridge was in response to the anticipation of a rave happening. Insp Jim Tyner said: “We have received information that there may be a rave this weekend in the Centenary Way area of Sutton Bridge. “The ...

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Police operation targets foreign nationals’ crime

Police in South Holland took part in a nationwide operation looking at criminality within foreign nationals. lllegal practices on the roads and in fields and packhouses were the focus of last week’s operation. Vehicles with foreign-registered number plates on the A16 bypass at Spalding were pulled in for spot checks on their roadworthiness and searched for signs of criminal activity. ...

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Warren Free murder inquiry update: Seven juveniles bailed again

The seven juveniles arrested in the Warren Free murder inquiry have been rebailed. They answered bail and were interviewed again, Lincolnshire Police said today (Friday). Meanwhile, a funeral service for Mr Free, of Coronation Close, Spalding, has been arranged for Thursday, October 30. A service will be held at St Paul’s Church in Fulney, not far from the home where ...

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Hit-and-run driver not given leave to appeal jail term

A hit-and-run driver who was jailed after killing a cyclist has been refused leave to appeal against the length of his sentence. Paul Walken was sent to prison for eight years and banned from driving for ten after admitting causing Tim Osborn’s death by careless driving while unfit through drink. Tim (27), of Bourne Road, Spalding, was killed as he ...

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Barbecue host jailed after change of music sparked violent row

A barbecue host who chased a man from his home and then slashed his tyres after the event descended into violence has been jailed for six months. Mindaugas Jonusauskas, who was hosting the event at his home, confronted his victim after a dispute over the choice of music being played. Phil Howes, prosecuting at Lincoln Crown Court, said Jonusauskas was ...

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Treasured family items destroyed in Pinchbeck arson attack

A family lost treasured sentimental items in an arson attack on Monday. Everything in an outhouse in Oldham Drive, Pinchbeck, was lost in a fire started at around 6pm. Jarred Farmer, son of homeowners Julia and Jason Farmer, said photos and sentimental reminders of his grandparents had been destroyed. He added: “We had another house fire in 2011. Everything we ...

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Officers shot at in armed siege to be honoured for their bravery

A police officer who was shot in the mouth during an armed siege and his colleague who administered first aid have been nominated for national police bravery awards. Pc Steven Hull and PC Karen Irving were among officers called to Chapelgate in Sutton St James on January 31, 2012, to reports of a gun being fired. A man, later identified ...

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CCTV images released after vacuum cleaner theft from Spalding shop

Police investigating the theft of a vacuum cleaner from a Spalding store have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to trace. The theft happened around 9.15am on Saturday (October 11) at Beale’s department store in Market Place. A man entered the shop and removed a grey and yellow Dyson DC50 cleaner from the electrical department on the first floor. After ...

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Police link Spalding burglary and attempted break-ins

Police are investigating after a burglary at a Spalding sandwich shop and attempted break-ins at two other town centre businesses over the weekend. Damage was caused at Daisies flower shop in the Crescent during Friday night when burglars attempted but failed to get inside. Also during Friday night, there was an attempted break-in at J F Inkley’s in Vine Street, but again no entry ...

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